Bronkhorst EL-FLOW Prestige Quick Start - Manual (Page 2)

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SCOPE OF THIS GUIDE
EL-FLOW Prestige is the next generation of Bronkhorst Mass Flow Meters/ Controllers using the latest, highly accurate, thermal
by-pass sensor technology and featuring excellent control characteristics. Thanks to the advanced sensor technology in
combination with a state-of-the-art pc-board, the instruments feature improved long-term stability as well as an unsurpassed
temperature stability. Furthermore, due to a power efficient microprocessor, the power consumption of the instrument is
reduced. The mass flow meters and controllers can be supplied in full scale ranges from 0,7 ml
n
/min up to 20 l
n
/min Air-
equivalent at max. 64 or 100 bar (1000 or 1500 psi) pressure rating.
This manual will help you start-up your EL-FLOW Prestige in only 10 steps and contains:
1. Instrument functional properties
2. Check safety properties
3. Check piping
4. Mount/install instrument
5. Leak check
6. Electrical connection
7. Analog / digital operation
8. Multi-functional switch
9. Purging
10. Zeroing
More detailed information can be found in documents listed below:
- Instruction manual EL-FLOW Prestige series (document nr. 9.17.084)
Consists information for basic and advanced operation, more detailed product information and instructions for troubleshooting.
- FlowPlot Manual (document nr. 9.17.030)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 RS232 and Analog (document nr. 9.16.119)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 FLOW-BUS (document nr. 9.16.120)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 PROFIBUS (document nr. 9.16.121)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 DeviceNet™ (document nr. 9.16.122)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 Modbus (document nr. 9.16.123)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 EtherCAT® (document nr. 9.16.124)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 PROFINET (document nr. 9.16.147)
- Hookup diagram LAB MBC3 custom bus & IO configuration (document nr. 9.16.118)
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These documents can be downloaded at the download section from the website: www.bronkhorst.com
or can be sent by e-mail on request.
STARTING-UP
1. Check EL-FLOW Prestige functional properties
Before installing your Mass Flow Meter/Controller it is important to read
the label on the backside of the instrument and check:
Flow rate
Fluid to be measured
Up- and downstream pressures
Input/output signals (see also step 6)
Temperature
Valve type (N.C.= Normally Closed, N.O.= Normally Opened)
2a. Check test-pressure
The tested pressure is stated on the instrument with a red-coloured sticker.
Before installation, make sure that the test pressure is in accordance with
normal safety factors for your application. If there is no Pressure Testing
Sticker on the device or if the test pressure is incorrect, the instrument
should not be mounted in the process line and be returned to the factory.
2b. Sealings
EL-FLOW Prestige instruments are equipped from factory with sealings compatible with the requested gas type.
However the instruments have Multi Gas / Multi Range functionality on board. If another gas or mixture is used,
always make sure that the gas/mixture is compatible with the installed sealing materials. Refer to the Instruction
Manual EL-FLOW Prestige series (9.17.084 ) for a compatibility list.